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Philosophy

Resist the niceties, the fear to put your own name and reputation, or that of your nation’s or family’s, on the line to stop violence.

Racist violence and mass murder to the point of ethnic cleansing and genocide are too acceptable in today’s society.

Too often, women and “others” who aren’t men are  viciously attacked legislatively. We see this today, with rising, alt-right world leaders, Benjamin Netanyahu’s continued genocide against Palestinians.

When I first began this site, it was difficult to describe what I’m doing; what my strengths are.

Today, I have no such problems. I am here to stop violence. Specifically, white, nationalist, often Christian-based, bigoted, antisemitic, and racist, silent, loud, and aggressive-either-way, violence.

Oppression of individuals and grooming populations to view themselves and/or others as inhuman to the point of ignoring or cheering on mass death is not for me.

It isn’t something any person, at any time, in any way, has ever deserved. 

My focus is to try and continually find the words in the only language I understand: American English. When I can do that, will post them here and send out an email for all who have signed up.

Sometimes, my own PTSD symptoms interrupt a regular flow of words for me: so I may not post for long periods of time. I am still researching my own genealogical record, and sometimes use my TikTok as a regular coping skill. 

Not at all surprisingly, a lot of the past of my ancestors lives and behaviors echoes present-day white, colonial, violence, benefitting the fewest and wealthiest land owners on earth.

Edited 2 June, 2025.

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